Saturday, 8 October 2011

Botanic Gardens, Woolloomooloo Gate, fountain

A pair of these simple fountains sit outside the Woolloomooloo Gate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, along Mrs Macquaries Drive. The gate was originally built in 1873 as the main southern entrance to The Domain. It was moved during the construction of the Cahill Expressway to its present position and became known as the Woolloomooloo Gate because it overlooks the suburb of Woolloomooloo.

Hels, the gate was originally built in 1873 as the main southern entrance to The Domain. It was moved during the construction of the Cahill Expressway to its present position and became known as the Wooloomooloo Gate because it overlooks that suburb.

I, too, love Botanic Gardens and what a lovely one this one looks to be! And I love the name -- Woolloomooloo Gate!! Definitely the best smile this morning! Thanks for sharing the beauty, Jim! Have a great weekend!